I've been doing genealogy and family history work for twenty plus years, ever since I was a young Boy Scout. My dad's early research really was the inspiration for me to continue, and I have enjoyed researching the history of my family as well as the time periods my ancestors lived.

I believe this site is an excellent way for me to share some of the research that I have done with others. Likewise, if I can help a distant cousin locate a photograph of a tombstone, I can give back to the genealogical community. So many others have helped me throughout the years, and this is my chance to give back.

While my goal would be to include photographs of as many tombstones of my ancestors/relatives that I can find, I have also recently began walking cemeteries near work on my lunch hour, and am posting them here.

I see you have a photo request for John Groenendyke in Haven's Chapel Cemetery, Fayette Co, IN. I've determined through death notices in Connersville, IN newspapers that Haven's Chapel Cemetery is actually in Wayne Co and is more commonly known as Valley Grove Cemetery. Please check memorial #119680850 in Valley Grove Cemetery and you'll find the John Groenendyke photo you're looking for.

Elizabeth Holzhauer 87426672Re: your request - I am unable to give you any info as I am not related to Elizabeth Holzhauer.Someone transfered all of the Holzhauers in Scott Cemetery to me and I just have not done anything about it as I didn't really know how or what to do?.William and Rose Opfermann Holzhauer are the only ones in my family tree.

RE: Swafford : Monroe CountyHi Travis, Mary Ellen Swafford is 3rd cousin 2x removed. I do not have very much information on her. I know her father is Peter Kirkpatrick Swafford. Her grandfather is Larkin Franklin Swafford. Nancy is all I have for grandmother. I am sorry I don't have any more information....Peggy